Seagrave Fire Apparatus (Seagrave) is recalling one model year 2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body Fire Truck manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015 and built on a Spartan Motors Metro Star chassis. In the affected vehicle, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
Seagrave Fire Apparatus – Steering may Unexpectedly Lock
| Report Received Date | 10/17/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V743000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Seagrave has notified the owner, and a Spartan Motors service provider will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-715-823-2141 or Spartan Motors USA at 1-800-543-5008. Seagrave's number for this recall is 15V-687/RSB16-260-00. |
| Recall Code | 15V-687/RSB16-260-00 |
| Potentially Affected | 1 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V743000) |
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